Sahel
Niger Tightens Border With Nigeria Amid Sahel Security Tensions
Niger’s military government has imposed strict new inspections on Nigerian goods, citing security threats, as regional tensions flare following a failed coup in Benin and the detention of Nigerian military personnel in Burkina Faso.
Why Mali’s Jihadist Crisis Threatens All of Africa—and Europe Next
Mali stands at the crossroads of a rapidly escalating jihadist insurgency. As militant groups tighten their grip on the capital and regional instability grows, the consequences may ripple far beyond Africa’s borders.
